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David (Ed) Graddol - Changing English - 9780415376792 - V9780415376792
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Changing English

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Description for Changing English Paperback. Focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. This work introduces many key debates relating to the English language, illustrated by specific examples of data in context. Editor(s): Graddol, David; Leith, Dick; Swann, Joan; Rhys, Martin; Gillen, Julia. Num Pages: 304 pages, 42 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 690.

Changing English examines the history of English from its origins in the fifth century to the present day. It focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. Expert authors illustrate and analyze dialects, accents and the shifting styles of individual speakers as they respond to changing circumstances. The reader is introduced to many key debates relating to the English language, illustrated by specific examples of data in context.

Including key material retained from the earlier ... Read more





  • explains basic concepts, easily located through a comprehensive index




  • includes contributions by experts in the field, such as David Crystal, David Graddol, Dick Leith, Lynda Mugglestone and Joan Swann




  • contains a range of source material and commissioned readings to supplement chapters.


Changing English makes an essential contribution to the field of English language studies.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415376792
SKU
V9780415376792
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3

About David (Ed) Graddol
David Graddol, Dick Leith, Joan Swann and Martin Rhys are all affiliated to the Open Universty, Julia Gillen is at Lancaster University.

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